seal in

phrasal verb

sealed in; sealing in; seals in
: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping
He seared the steak to seal in the juices.

Examples of seal in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The perfume is vacuum sealed in biodegradable packaging along with a limited edition print from a work by Melgaard which forms its visual expression, together symbolizing the capture of a memory as a souvenir. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea. Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 What step is moisturizing in a skin-care routine? Consider your moisturizer as the cellophane that seals in the rest of your skin-care routine. Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024 Emollients like shea butter, coconut oil, squalane, and other plant oils seal in hydration. Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seal in 

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“Seal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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